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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,454.67, 3,387.63 and 1,406.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,454.67, 3,387.63 and 1,406.89 is: 1,941.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,454.67 : 3,387.63 = 1,406.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,454.67/3,387.63 = 1,406.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,454.67x = 3,387.63 × 1,406.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,454.67x = 4,766,022.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,766,022.77/2,454.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,941.61

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